OSHA has inspected Dometic 14 times in Indiana since 1996.
The latest one began on May 11, 2021 on a referral, in Elkhart.
Those inspections ended with 42 citation items: 12 serious and 30 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $22,100 and now stand at $12,025, 46% lower after settlements or reviews.
Electrical equipment, general requirements comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.303.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Dometic averages $2,775 (2 cited inspections).
Dometic also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2320 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Major Household Appliance Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,925 | Sep 2, 2021 | Final |
2320 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Major Household Appliance Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2320 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
201 E Simonton Street, Elkhart, IN 46514 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,625 | $2,625 | Feb 21, 2018 | Final |
2320 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Major Household Appliance Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
57912 Charlotte Avenue, Elkhart, IN 46517 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
509 S. Poplar, Lagrange, IN 46761 · Wheat Farming · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 2010 | Closed |
2320 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2320 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
509 South Poplar Street, Lagrange, IN 46761 · Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Serious | $975 | $485 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iid) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,625 | $485 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $1,625 | $485 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,300 | $650 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,625 | $810 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,625 | $485 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $1,625 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.110(e)(7)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 2004 | Closed |
2320 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart, IN 46516 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $0 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4000405 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
509 S Poplar Street, Lagrange, IN 46761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
509 S Poplar Street, Lagrange, IN 46761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $975 | $975 | Oct 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $975 | $975 | Oct 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1997 | Closed |
1217 E 7th St, Mishawaka, IN 46545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,125 | $1,125 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(3)(i) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1996 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2020, the Elkhart site logged 10 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 312 workers: 3.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 42 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic Industrial Parkway Elkhart · 2020 | 312 | 10 | 4 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Dometic - LaGrange Lagrange · 2018 | 275 | 8 | 2 | 3.1 | 1.7 |
| Dometic - Toledo Road Elkhart · 2018 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 4.4 | 1.7 |
| Industrial Parkway Elkhart · 2017 | 448 | 38 | 2 | 8.3 | 2.3 |
| Simonton Street Elkhart · 2017 | 100 | 2 | 0 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(7)(ii)
(ii) The discharge outlet from safety relief valves shall be located on the outside of enclosed spaces and as far as practicable from possible sources of ignition, and vented upward within 45 degrees of the vertical in such a manner as to prevent impingement of escaping gas upon containers, or parts of vehicles, or on vehicles in adjacent lines of traffic. A rain cap or other protector shall be used to keep water and dirt from collecting in the valve.
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(i)
(2) General. (i) Containers in storage shall be located so as to minimize exposure to excessive temperature rise, physical damage, or tampering by unauthorized persons.
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(6)(ii)
(ii) Containers shall be in a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.